This paper presents a robotic system that provides telepresence to the visually impaired by combining real-time haptic rendering with multi-modal interaction. A virtual-proxy based haptic rendering process using a RGB-D ...

In this paper, we will discuss the use of accessible technologies to expose visually impaired students to the science of robotics using real world, hands-on activities. The purpose of the initiative stemmed from the current ...

Learning control strategies from examples has been identified as an important capability for many robotic systems. In this work we show how the learning process can be aided by autonomously filtering the training set ...

In this paper, we discuss a methodology that employs vision-based force guidance techniques for improving human performance with respect to a teleoperated manipulation system. The primary focus of the approach is to study ...

The robotics field represents the integration of multiple facets of computer science and engineering. Robotics-based activities have been shown to encourage K-12 students to consider careers in computing and have even been ...

In this paper, we present a methodology that uses control signals provided through guided teleoperation to assist in the learning of new manipulation tasks. The approach incorporates haptic feedback that guides human ...

In this paper, we discuss a coordinated haptic training architecture useful for transferring expertise in teleoperation-based manipulation between two human users. The objective is to construct a reality-based haptic ...

In this paper, we propose a new concept of haptic exploration using a mobile manipulation system, which combines the mobility and manipulability of the robot with haptic feedback for user interaction. The system utilizes ...